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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.44, 24,005.76 and 10,793.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.44, 24,005.76 and 10,793.38 is: 16,195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.44 : 24,005.76 = 10,793.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.44/24,005.76 = 10,793.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.44x = 24,005.76 × 10,793.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.44x = 259,103,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,103,115.87/15,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,195.53

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